Denver Nuggets Losses: Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, Torrey Craig, Noah Vonleh 2019-20 Record: 46-27, lost in Western Conference Finals Analysis: The Denver Nuggets made a somewhat surprising run to the Western Conference Finals last season, overcoming 3-1 series deficits against both the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers before falling in five games to the eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers. This year, Denver hopes better health and growth from young players pay off in their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Denver didn’t have a lot of roster turnover but lost a couple of key frontcourt players in Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee. As the '19-20 season progressed, Grant became one of the team’s starting forwards, while Plumlee was Nikola Jokic’s backup for several seasons. Both left for good contracts and bigger roles with the Detroit Pistons.